Ultra Fiord

You think many French runners have gone to run in the Chile? 🇨🇱 And especially that many people ventured to tread the rugged wild and raw land of the beautiful yet harsh Patagonia? The answer is no! It's a place reserved for only a privileged few! 🙌 And here’s the opportunity you’re being offered with the Ultra Fiord, a race held in Puerto Natales in the heart of the "Great South" and its 1 000 000 m2 of contrasting land!

What, you don’t know what awaits you? A bit of everything, since you’ll find an incredibly preserved wildlife and flora competing for a territory made of mountains 🏔, glaciers 🧊, pampas 🌾, forests 🌲, coastlines 🌊, meadows 🌼, savannas 🐆, valleys 🌱, fjords (really?! 😜), sea inlets, straits, islands and archipelagos 🗾. Yes yes, one of the most beautiful places in the world... But also one of the harshest climates! A huge challenge for outdoor sports enthusiasts: the Patagonia is THE nature destination par excellence 👑. And you’ll have a chance to discover it thanks to one of the 4 trail distances on offer: 16 km, 30 km, 42 km and 55 km. So, thinking of exploring Patagonia’s snows in February, you in? 🤤

In recent years the races have grown a lot in this region, driven by local runners. The first Ultra Fiord edition took place in 2014 and since then it has been rising in prestige... ⭐ So much so that other competitions were born, such as the Ultra Paine or the Patagonian International Marathon. Even the shortest distance is described as tough by the organizers who recommend this race to experienced runners. Again this event is demanding, and the organizers themselves are selective with potential entrants. Not everyone can sign up because you must be able to prove a certain level 🏋️‍♀️. Athletes such as Xavier Thevenard or Benoit Girondel took part in the Ultra Fiord in recent years. That gives you an idea of the level! 🤯 The conditions, whether terrain or weather, require training and a lot of grit. This time without moderation! Fortunately, the beauty of the Torres del Paine National Park is breathtaking and well worth the effort. In a figurative sense only! 😮‍💨

The race takes place within the framework of Puerto Natales, a port town in southern Chile facing a cluster of islets sticking out from the mainland. You’ll get a feel by looking at a few images from the latest edition 👇📸. So it’s in the Torres del Paine National Park that you’ll have the happiness of testing your level, capacity, pushing your limits and living the ultimate trail runner experience 🥇.

We’re all rooting for the runners who’ll have the chance to race this event. But it’s a privilege earned, so get to work! 🏃‍♀️